As a Payroll Specialist at Shell, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of all payroll runs in Australia. You will play a key role in compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting our global payroll initiatives.

What You'll Do

Execute and manage the Run Payroll process, ensuring timely completion of scheduled payroll runs.
Resolve issues and errors that block payroll completion.
Handle reconciliation and associated reporting, ensuring compliance with Shell FCM controls and payroll accuracy.
Ensure timely execution of finance postings and third-party payments, including bank file balancing.
Monitor Australian statutory and legal changes, collaborating with Country Payroll Managers for timely implementation in payroll systems and processes, including STP Reporting, Payroll Tax, and Superannuation.
Assist the Country Payroll Manager with self-audits, risk management, and control management to ensure operational compliance.
Lead Continuous Improvement projects focused on cost reduction and process performance.
Maintain CI project schedules and documentation.
Engage with multiple local senior stakeholders, regulators, and tax authorities.
Provide advice and support to the local HR policy team and HR Operations on process clarification.
Ensure payroll records and control files are properly retained and declared per Group Record Management policy.
Handle employee queries via Salesforce promptly, meeting SLA requirements.
Actively participate in and support the implementation of all changes impacting Australia payroll, including the Global Payroll Strategy.

What We're Looking For

Significant work experience in in-country Payroll Operations with a strong understanding of Australian legislations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Proven experience in driving and sustaining service excellence.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Solid project management capabilities, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination.
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
Fluent in English, both written and verbal, with strong communication skills.

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll systems; testing skills or experience will be advantageous.

Technical Stack

Microsoft Excel
SAP HR/Payroll systems
Salesforce

Team & Environment

You will be part of the Human Resources business unit, reporting directly to the Country Payroll Manager.

Benefits & Compensation

Work on one of the most important challenges facing our planet.
Opportunity to develop skills in an environment that values honesty, integrity, and respect.
Balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.
Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
Continuously grow transferable skills.
Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
Achieve your balance in a values-led culture.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase.
Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.